How to create a bar graph in Google Sheets

Put labels in one column and values next to them, select both, then Insert → Chart. In the Chart editor, set Chart type to Bar chart. Use the Customize tab for colors, legend, and titles. Keep categories few for pie charts; use bar or line when you have many series or trends over time.

Steps

  1. 1

    Arrange categories and numbers in adjacent columns.

  2. 2

    Select the range including headers.

  3. 3

    Choose Insert → Chart.

  4. 4

    Set Chart type to Bar chart and adjust Customize options.

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How to create a bar graph on Google Sheets

Put labels in one column and values next to them, select both, then Insert → Chart. In the Chart editor, set Chart type to Bar chart. Use the Customize tab for colors, legend, and titles. Keep categories few for pie charts; use bar or line when you have many series or trends over time.

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Put labels in one column and values next to them, select both, then Insert → Chart. In the Chart editor, set Chart type to Bar chart. Use the Customize tab for colors, legend, and titles. Keep categories few for pie charts; use bar or line when you have many series or trends over time.

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Put labels in one column and values next to them, select both, then Insert → Chart. In the Chart editor, set Chart type to Bar chart. Use the Customize tab for colors, legend, and titles. Keep categories few for pie charts; use bar or line when you have many series or trends over time.

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